Audio recording formats and techniques have come a long way since the gramophone. By the early 20th century, we were able to record sound on magnetic tape, which became the standard up through the ...

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Digital audio recording is all about having the right tools—that, and a great sound. From microphones that reproduce the finest acoustic details to audio interfaces that allow creative manipulation, ...

Well, Digidesign has a free version of protools available to download, though I have heard it isn't very good. The free software lets you record 8 tracks of audio and 128 of midi.<P>Don't compare it ...

Back in the day, the multitrack tool of choice for bedroom Springsteens was an analog four-track recorder from companies like Tascam. But with the advent of cheap laptops and powerful digital tools ...